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SaveThe Penokee Mountain Ski Trail is in the snow belt of Lake Superior, so it typically offers some of the earliest skiing on the Great Divide Ranger District. Situated on the northern edge of a valley, the trail presents spectacular views of the surrounding area. An overlook next to the parking lot also offers a great view of the valley.
Trail Information: This is a stacked loop system with 3.2 km, 5.1 km and 8.6 km options. The trail is groomed and tracked for classic technique skiing. During the winter recreation season, ski trail conditions are updated weekly in the Cross-Country Ski Report. Snowshoers and fat tire bikers may also use the trail, but they should avoid the groomed track.
What to Expect: Despite its location in rugged terrain, the trail is suitable for skiers of moderate ability. Only the 8.6 Km loop has climbs and downhills that demand intermediate skills.
Trail Information: This is a stacked loop system with 3.2 km, 5.1 km and 8.6 km options. The trail is groomed and tracked for classic technique skiing. During the winter recreation season, ski trail conditions are updated weekly in the Cross-Country Ski Report. Snowshoers and fat tire bikers may also use the trail, but they should avoid the groomed track.
What to Expect: Despite its location in rugged terrain, the trail is suitable for skiers of moderate ability. Only the 8.6 Km loop has climbs and downhills that demand intermediate skills.
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: US Forest Service
google parking directions Access Info:
Directions:
From Mellen, drive 3 miles west on State Highway GG. The parking lot is on the right (north) side of the road.
From Mellen, drive 3 miles west on State Highway GG. The parking lot is on the right (north) side of the road.
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Daily or annual vehicle pass required. Follow Link below for more information
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6 trails
Region Details
6 hike trails
Region Status
Open as of May 7, 2023Hike Stats
- State Ranking
- #7,521
- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 427 ft
- Total Vertical
- 138 ft
- Reports
- 36
- Ridden Counter
- 1
Popular Penokee Mountain Ski Area Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT - Penokee Ski Trail | |||
| Penokee 3.2K Loop w | |||
| Penokee 5.1K Loop | |||
| Penokee 3.2K Loop | |||
| Penokee 8.6 km Loop | |||
| Penokee Ski Parking |
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Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pnelson4 | wishlist | trail | Penokee 5.1K Loop | Mar 20, 2023 @ 7:51pm Mar 20, 2023 |
 | WillieJacobsz | update | trail | NCT - Penokee Ski Trail and 1 more | Feb 25, 2022 @ 1:11pm Feb 25, 2022 |
Nearby Riding Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Falls State Park | 5 | 6.2 km | |||
| Weber Lake | 16.1 km | ||||
| Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest | 1 | 20.2 km | |||
| Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area | 7 | 5 | 2 | 33.4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 427 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 1 | 36 | |||||
| E-Bike | 1 | 495 ft | 3 ft | 177 ft | 7 ft | 30 | ||||||
| Hike | 6 | 8 miles | 427 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | #7,521 | 36 | |||||
| Trail Running | 4 | 6 miles | 387 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 36 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 8 miles | 427 ft | 3 miles | 128 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 8 miles | 427 ft | 3 miles | 138 ft | 1 |
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